Long time fan Pat Adams met George on Sunday after he popped into Pat’s retirement home in Berkshire, bringing her a birthday card, a bunch of flowers and one heck of a story to tell the grandkids.

‘The lady in the picture, loves George Clooney and mentions everyday how she would love him to meet him, especially as he lives so near to where I work,’ wrote Linda Jones, a worker at the Sunrise of Sonning Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Reading.

George Clooney surprised a fan by visiting her in her assisted living home (Picture: PA)

Writing on Facebook she then revealed that a letter was sent ‘asking would it be possible for her dream to come true’.

If only we were all as lucky as Pat, who staff say is, understandably, ‘still beaming from ear to ear’ from George’s unexpected visit.

Malcolm Hague, divisional support general manager at Sunrise of Sonning, said: ‘We are so delighted that Pat’s wish came true. She was absolutely thrilled to meet her great icon, and it was such a lovely surprise to see George greet her with flowers and a card.

‘This was a classy gesture from a wonderful man, and it has brought smiles to everyone at Sunrise of Sonning. Huge thank you to George.’